Kelvin MacQuarrie

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

OASBO ICT Fall Conference Committee at Ontario Association of School Business Officials

Stirling, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Kelvin MacQuarrie is the Manager of Information Technology Services at the Limestone District School Board, bringing over 26 years of IT experience from the K-12 and post-secondary education sectors. A graduate of the University of Guelph, his expertise is complemented by certifications in Project Leadership and as a Business Supervisory Officer. People who have worked with him describe his leadership as exceptional.

Beyond his primary role, Kelvin is deeply invested in Ontarios educational technology community. He holds leadership positions on conference committees for both the Educational Computing Network of Ontario (ECNO) and the Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO), where he focuses on vendor relations and professional development for his peers.

Uniquely, Kelvin holds a Master of Science degree in Coastal Geomorphology and has co-authored academic papers on sediment transport.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Overcautious

Status Quo Seeker

Being observant comes to them naturally.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Educational Technology
He has dedicated his 26-year career to IT in the education sector and presents operational plans that support student achievement through technology.
IT Governance
He oversees ITS for a major school board, focusing on strategic initiatives, resource management, and large-scale licensing agreements with partners like Microsoft.
Vendor & Partner Relations
His role on the ECNO Conference Committee explicitly involves managing vendor relations and sponsorships for the annual conference.

Media Appearances

Kelvin Macquarrie Salary at Limestone District School Board. Featured in Ontario Sunshine List

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Work History

9-2024
OASBO ICT Fall Conference Committee at Ontario Association of School Business Officials
9-2024 - 8-2025
OASBO ICT Co-Chair at Ontario Association of School Business Officials
11-2020
Manager of Information Technology Services at Limestone District School Board
9-2016
ECNO Conference Committee at ECNO - IT
12-2012 - 11-2020
Senior Information Technology Services Officer at Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board

Education

1999 - 2001
MSc. from University of Guelph
1994 - 1998
BSc. from University of Guelph

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Insights For Selling To Kelvin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kelvin is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kelvin

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kelvin move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Kelvin take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Kelvin

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